From the tip of the small wooded peninsula of Lavedo, Villa del Balbianello elegantly overlooks a wide panorama that makes it one of the most scenic residences on the Lario.
The initiator of the Balbianello’s wonders was Cardinal Durini, a man of letters and patron of the arts, who chose this lakeside corner in the late 18th century to make it a retreat of delight and literary recreation.
A layout that sweeps between bold pruning and romantic vistas, avenues lined with statues, panoramic terraces and copious blooms, culminating in the 18th-century Loggia that crowns the entire complex, providing a breathtaking panorama.
The beauty and wonder of the Balbianello, which can also be accessed via lake, has been the key that has prompted many Hollywood directors to set famous sagas here, including Star Wars and 007.